Sinicize

[ sin-uh-sahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, Sin·i·cized, Sin·i·ciz·ing.

1. to make Chinese in character or bring under Chinese influence.

Other Words From

• Sin·i·ci·za·tion [sin-, uh, -s, uh, -, zey, -sh, uh, n], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sinicize¹

First recorded in 1885–90; Sinic ( Sinicism ) + -ize